Buying Ingredients for Weight LossIntroduction: A Personal...
Have you ever heard of kefir? Do you know how much kefir to drink for weight loss? If you’ve been following me for a while, you must have. Almost every time we discuss probiotic foods, kefir gets a mention. Not quite yogurt, not quite milk, kefir is usually a dairy product that contains gut-healthy bacteria. Still, a lot of people haven’t heard of it, or don’t have a clear understanding of what it is. Today, we’re getting the skinny on...
How often do you think about your hormones? I think about them all of the time! From good sleep to belly fat, hormones rule everything. And the further I look into it, the more I realize that hormones are everywhere. Take vitamin D, for example. It’s not actually a vitamin; it’s a hormone. What does a lack of this hormone have in common with other types of hormonal imbalances? It can cause hair loss. Today, we’re focusing on vitamin D...
You know you shouldn't be working on the computer all night and expect that you'll go right to sleep, right? Even so, it has to be done so what's an over active-minded insomniac to do in order to get those valuable Zs before the morning alarm bell? A proven sure-fire method is to use breathing techniques to relax the body and mind. There are plenty of methods but an easy one to use is known as the 4-7-8 technique. Find a comfortable place to...
The secret ingredient to my healthy recipes. Have you ever tried a Mediterranean diet? It wouldn’t surprise me if you had. It was pretty trendy around the turn of the century. But unlike most fad diets, this one is something worth sticking to. It involves little (if any) red meat, quality olive oils over animal fats and plenty of plants. It also includes lots of ripe, vitamin-packed tomatoes as a foundation. Today... ...we’re going to...
What’s your least favorite part of trying on bathing suits? For many, it’s not necessarily our weight or the shape of our bodies. When you look carefully, it’s the ugly texture of the skin around your waist or cellulite on stomach. Honestly... ...you can be almost any weight. That’s when I realized… Cellulite will still be the straw that broke the camel’s back in terms of body image. Worst yet, dieting and exercise aren’t a guaranteed...
Buying Ingredients for Weight LossIntroduction: A Personal TaleThe Unspoken Truth About Ingredient SelectionStatistics That MatterMeal Prep: The Game ChangerBeyond the Norm: The Overlooked IngredientsConclusion: A New Perspective on Weight Loss Introduction: A Personal Tale Imagine walking through the bustling aisles of a local farmer’s market on a crisp, sunny morning, buying ingredients for weight loss and meal prep. There’s a vibrant array...
Why Put Coconut Oil in Coffee I don’t always drink coffee, but when I do, I don’t go to a corner café. I don’t order triple-shot lattes or icy blended confections. And I really can’t handle espresso. The reason I opt for a coffee now and then is because I love getting the energy boost and antioxidants. Most of all, it’s another opportunity to take coconut oil internally. Look, I hate swallowing oils. Oil pulling has basically trained me to...
Do you ever feel like leading a healthy lifestyle is just harder for you somehow? Like your lifestyle just won’t allow you to make huge changes, no matter how great the rewards are? You’re not alone. Years ago... I thought I was too busy, too far gone, and most importantly, too weak. So, I knew I had to come up with a plan for how to stop eating fast food. But how do you… ? I was too impatient, and too hard on myself. The truth is... ...
Is Belly Fat Caused by Healthy Foods? What’s your waist-to-hip ratio? We often see this number thrown about in relation to what ratio is most attractive to the opposite sex. But it’s relevant for a much more important reason. Even if you’re not overweight, collecting more weight around your middle can spell trouble. In general, a thicker waist can indicate a higher risk of heart disease, among other illnesses. Health organizations recommend...
Did you know that the average adult has almost 10 pounds of skin? And another thing: A good portion of the dust in the world is just dead skin. Cells, nerves, receptors, tissue - skin doesn’t just protect our delicate insides. It plays the biggest role in how we appear, and how we feel about our appearance. The skin can even tell us when something is wrong with our insides. So what does it mean when our skin is...
Obesity is now being called an epidemic in the health community. In fact, it will soon be the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, even ahead of cigarette smoking. Obesity leads to type two diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease or stroke, and even an increased risk of cancer. With all of these health risks, as well as the general improvement in the quality of life that can occur, losing weight is one of the best...
How often do you take probiotics? What are some alternative probiotics secrets? I know a lot of people who only think of taking them to restore balance after taking antibiotics. Also, some might think that you only need probiotics if you have a gastrointestinal problem. Nothing could be further from the truth! But wait, there's more: Everyone needs to look after the bacteria in their bodies. It’s important to make sure that the bad...
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Health
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